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Menthol cigarette smoking has higher risk of death

Written by | 18 Feb 2025

Researchers report that the risk of death risk from smoking menthol cigarettes is higher than from smoking non-menthol cigarettes, for death from any cause and for death from… read more.

Sugary drinks significantly raise cardiovascular disease risk, but occasional sweet treats don’t, scientists find

Written by | 11 Dec 2024

A little of what you fancy does you good… unless it’s a fizzy drink. Scientists studying the impact of sugar on the risk of cardiovascular disease have found… read more.

Primary care professionals key to helping people achieve & maintain heart health

Written by | 21 Nov 2024

Primary care clinicians and practices are uniquely positioned to help people achieve optimal cardiovascular health through screening, diagnosing and treating the health behaviors and factors outlined in the… read more.

AHA 2024 – Tirzepatide lowers the risk of worsening heart failure and CVD death for obese adults

Written by | 20 Nov 2024

Researchers from the SUMMIT trial have reported that treatment with tirzepatide has reduced the risk of worsening heart failure and cardiovascular disease-related  death for obese adults. The findings… read more.

Specific long term condition combinations have major role in NHS ‘winter pressures’

Written by | 17 Nov 2024

Specific combinations of long term conditions have a major role in the additional pressures the NHS faces every winter, because they are associated with significantly higher risks of … read more.

Risk of cardiovascular disease linked to long-term exposure to arsenic in community water supplies

Written by | 24 Oct 2024

Long term exposure to arsenic in water may increase cardiovascular disease and especially heart disease risk even at exposure levels below the federal regulatory limit (10µg/L) according to… read more.

Statins cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people

Written by | 20 Sep 2024

Statin treatment is cost effective and linked to better health outcomes in older people with or without previous cardiovascular disease, although the risk reductions were substantially smaller in… read more.

New study finds chronic high caffeine consumption may heighten risk for cardiovascular disease

Written by | 18 Aug 2024

From coffee to tea, caffeinated beverages are an integral part of morning routines across the globe, but these popular drinks can be harmful when enjoyed in excess. According… read more.

Palliative care beneficial to manage symptoms, improve quality of life for people with CVD

Written by | 4 Jul 2024

Implementing patient-centered palliative care therapies, including prescribing, adjusting or discontinuing medications as needed, may help control symptoms and improve quality of life for people with heart disease, according… read more.

Statin therapy helps prevent cardiovascular disease and death in elderly

Written by | 1 Jun 2024

Researchers report that primary-prevention statin therapy is effective for preventing CVD and all-cause mortality among the elderly, even among those who are 85 years and older. The findings… read more.

Cardiovascular disease risk higher for depressed women than men

Written by | 14 Mar 2024

Researchers report that depressed patients have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), and that more women than men experience CVD after a depression diagnosis. The findings… read more.

Does air pollution contribute to global cardiovascular disease–related deaths?

Written by | 14 Feb 2024

A recent analysis of data from nearly all World Health Organization member states clearly demonstrates a link between air pollution and mortality from cardiovascular diseases, with more of… read more.

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